Low risk of weight gain and obesity - Weight gain occurs when you take in more calories than you burn. On the contrary, burning more calories than you ingest will result in weight loss. Although exercise is known to be the most efficient way of burning calories, choosing to stand rather than sit can likewise be very beneficial. Be aware that standing for an afternoon can burn 170 more calories than an equal amount of sitting. In time, this difference can surely have a huge impact on your weight.

The surface of the desk needs to allow a place so you can position a monitor directly in front of you, at least 20 inches away. The desk should provide a stable work surface and not be wobbly. The work surface of the desk should have a dull or a matte finish to help minimize reflections and glare. A desk that is adjustable may be the ideal solution if multiple people will be using the same desk.

A dedicated pair of computer glasses will always work wonders, or if you want to save money a clip-on computer reading lens with the correct power magnification will solve the problem. This additional mid-range power will change the upper distant portion of the glasses to arm’s length computer distance. The clip-on user can see the computer screen without lifting their chin up and having to reposition themselves closer to the screen. This will immediately ease eyestrain and back pain associated with poor visual and physical posturing.